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05.06.14

Roots of the Demopolis

Tama Salim returns with another insightful essay on walking in Jakarta, and this time he highlights various political aspects of the underrated activity. Walking, which he refers to as a "political vehicle," is oftentimes more than the act of simply transporting oneself to a particular destination. With the presidential elections just around the corner, this issue becomes all the more relevant.

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24.04.14

The City of Imagination

"Turn those warung into places that people could hang out in and not avert their eyes. Ingrain the concept of alun-alun into under-utilised spaces," writes Tama Salim in the latest addition to his essay series on walking in Jakarta. These are just two of the suggestions that he has for readers who want to make our beloved city into one that can be enjoyed inside and out.

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27.03.14

The Weight of Our Footfall

Have you been walking enough since the publication of Tama Salim's last essay? Well, if you haven't, he's back with another insightful piece of writing that will hopefully encourage you to take a stroll in your neighborhood every now and then. The core of this essay is the important connection Tama makes between walking and locality.

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27.02.14

The Incipient Lifestyle

“Walking is, in addition to being a healthy endeavor, also an effective means of travel,” writes Tama Salim. He is convinced that, if given the chance, Jakarta can be a pedestrian-friendly city. In the second part of his essay series on walking, Tama sets out to debunk the myth that the residents of Jakarta are reluctant walkers.

23.01.14

Modalities of Walking

Despite the diversity and excitement often found in big cities, there is also a lot of stress. In the case of Jakarta, most of the stress comes from the horrendous traffic jams that limit movement. The lack of proper sidewalks and parks makes it uncomfortable to walk – forcing people to walk in shopping malls. Tama Salim's explores the challenges and possibilities of Jakarta's walking culture in his series.

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